Universal Drum Rotator (Electric)

STE01-DRU01

The electric-lift Universal Drum Rotator has become the backbone of our product range. The STE01 has maintenance-free onboard batteries along with a built-in automatic battery charger. Manufactured in the UK, our electric drum lifter is self contained and mobile, making it great for large production facilities. As with all STS drum handling products we offer many different options and customisable features to suit your exact requirements.

STE01-DRU01

The electric-lift Universal Drum Rotator has become the backbone of our product range. The STE01 has maintenance-free onboard batteries along with a built-in automatic battery charger. Manufactured in the UK, our electric drum lifter is self contained and mobile, making it great for large production facilities. As with all STS drum handling products we offer many different options and customisable features to suit your exact requirements.

Key product features

Fully compliant lift circuits

Fully compliant lift circuits

Our qualified electrical and mechanical engineers install the lift circuits and ensure they’re fully compliant. We also install mandatory safety features and emergency stops on all of our drum handling products to keep you and your operators safe. A battery gauge informs operators when the electric drum rotator is ready to be charged.

Universal drum band

Universal drum band

The STS drum band is unique in the drum-handling industry. Made from stainless steel, this adjustable band helps you handle drums from as small as 50 litres, right up to 220 litres, whether steel, plastic or fibre. Simply adjust the variable band to the drum size and secure the drum with the ratchet and polyester strap.

For applications where only 200- to 220-litre steel and plastic drums are being handled, we can supply a fixed over-centre drum band. The band is rubber lined and very simple to use.

Rim-clamp securing system

Rim-clamp securing system

The electric drum rotator comes with a rim-locking device, which attaches to the lip of the drum to add a second security measure. This allows the Universal Drum Rotator to handle a vast range of drums safely, some of which cannot be handled by other equipment on the market.

Self-locking gearbox

Self-locking gearbox

We build all our drum rotator models to include a high-quality self-locking rotational gearbox. This makes sure that when you’re using the drum lifting equipment, the barrels always remain under control and never self-rotate. The base model is operated by hand but we can also provide options with power rotation.

Controllable rear-wheel steering

Controllable rear-wheel steering

Ackermann rear-wheel steering gives you maximum directional control when tipping drums into your process. The wheels are 160mm in diameter and contain two rubber-sealed (RS) precision bearings, and we fit park brakes on all models. We can also provide you with custom leg configurations should you need them.

Drum rotator suitability

Drum rotator suitability

Our Universal Drum Rotator is suitable with a wide range of drum types, sizes and materials. For a list of compatible drum types, see the drum suitability document by clicking the button below.

Instruction manual

Contact us

Do you have a manual handling issue we could solve? We’d be happy to discuss any handling concerns and advise on the most suitable STS equipment. You can talk to us via telephone, email and social media.

Drum rotators

Tipping drums is an essential part of many industrial processes. Our drum rotators provide a safe way to lift and tip various drum types and sizes, and we can customise each rotator to suit your exact needs.